Enviro-Mental
Will Trump Make Greens Smarter?

Environmentalists are now having to couch their arguments in economic terms.

Pipeline Politics
Gazprom Gloats over Captive European Market

Gazprom’s deputy CEO claims a “renaissance” for his company’s fortunes in Europe.

Dumpster Fire
How Burning Trash Can Be Good for the Planet

This week’s positive climate news comes to us courtesy of Norway.

Frack Baby Frack
American Shale Ready to Take On Petrostates

U.S. oil production just topped 9 million barrels per day.

Adjust the Mirror
Beleaguered California Solar Plant Finally Produces Enough Power

It only took three years for the Ivanpah plant to meet its contractual obligations.

Market Forces
Old King Coal Won’t Retake His Throne

An increase in natural gas prices helped induce a record jump in coal sales last month.

Market Failure
California’s Cap-and-Trade Goes Unpaid

The green scheme’s latest quarterly auction was yet another disappointment.

Settled Science
Study Says Climate Change Is Making Snow Melt Slower

Another day, another surprising new study about climate science.

Critical Thinking
What’s Holding Renewables Back

Wind and solar have to solve structural problems before they can take over the world.

Fuzzy Math
Saudi Arabia Overestimating Value of its Oil Company

Riyadh says Saudi Aramco is worth $2 trillion. Analysts say it’s worth as little as $400 billion. Who’s right?

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